Saigon Falls to Viet Cong Pact and Name Change
Communist forces seized Saigon as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops took over the city three hours after U.S. evacuations. They raised the Viet Cong flag at the presidential palace and renamed the capital Ho Chi Minh City. President Duong Van Minh was reported in custody amid sporadic fighting and widespread claims of liberation.
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Ho Chi Minh City
GPA
Ane
Mama
Duong van Minh
UPI
van Duong
In & Pernt
Salt
Where to Seek Medical Help Amid Insurance Hikes
The Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association says no one will be denied care. If you need care and cannot reach your doctor, go to the emergency room at your usual hospital or the nearest facility. A 24 hour information center starts at midnight for reservations and guidance.
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Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
Fairmont
San Leandro
Kaiser mm
Wyler Ceah
Alameda County
Doctors face malpractice crisis across South County
A survey of South County doctors shows varied responses to rising malpractice insurance costs. Some plan to limit practice or quit, others will raise fees, and a few, like surgeon Dr. Michael D. Sheridan of Hayward, may temporarily close offices if no relief is found by tomorrow. He refuses to pass higher costs to patients, citing a principle against stealing from others.
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South County
Argonaut Insurance Co
Mento Pack
Michael D. Sheridan
Grove Way
Hayward
Sheridan
PG&E to Cut May Bills Under Refunded Pipeline Fees
San Francisco UPI reports California Public Utilities Commission approved a refund plan lowering May PG&E bills by about 5.61 dollars for residential customers. Gas credits total 4.42 dollars while electric credits average 1.39 dollars per household. larger customers receive October credits.
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UPI
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
California
Cony Srausion
Pg&e
el Paso Natural Gas Co
PGRE
Commission
Weather outlook shows fair skies with cooler temps
Skies remain mostly fair through tomorrow with night and morning overcast. Temperatures will dip for a cool day with highs in the 60s and lows near the mid 40s to low 50s. More weather on page A.
Fremont Trustees Pick Top Candidate for District Chief
Fremont Unified School District trustees near selection of Wayne Ferguson of Palmdale as chief administrator. A contract negotiation next Tuesday will determine the official appointment while former Emeryville Supt David Baker is out. Ferguson expressed pleasure at being ranked top choice and salary talks are expected to hinge on figures around 28 500 dollars.
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Fremont
Palmdale
Wayne Ferguson
Fremont Unified
Ferguson
Piss Brazil
Emeryville
David Baker
Robert Benya
Vorguson
Donald Leu
Myearald
Leu
Lew
William Ott
Truth frees Castro Valley cabbie from charges
Five months ago Joseph Mello faced assault weapons and armed robbery counts after a Hayward bar pickup. A gunman forced him to drive to San Leandro with a handkerchief and tape. Alameda County Superior Court dismissed the charges and Mello recalls a harrowing, ongoing fear.
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Joseph Mello
Hayward
San Leandro
Alameda County
John Martin
Melle
Pat
Mello
Dat Mello
Eastth Street
Anicer Bar
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